Ember Academy
"The academy is honored by your visit. Whatever you require, we are, of course, entirely at your disposal."
"Good." Lord Corvane's eyes swept slowly across the assembled students, unhurried, methodical, and Sera felt the exact moment they found her, a physical sensation, like the temperature of the air itself had dropped. "Then let us not waste time on pleasantries neither of us particularly values. I understand you have something remarkable enrolled at this academy. I should very much like to see her for myself."
The Headmaster's composure cracked, just slightly, just at the edges. "Lord Corvane, perhaps a private audience woul